Become a Partner

Our Mission: To make Sarasota County the must-see destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Did you receive your share of the $1,307,000,000 visitors spent in Sarasota County last year?

Partnership in the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau is an investment that will yield healthy returns for your business. By joining the SCVB’s network of partners, your business will be connected to visitors, residents, meeting planners, media and travel professionals. Once you understand who we are and what we do, you will realize the SCVB is the most powerful ally in promoting your business to the lucrative tourism market.

Resources we Offer:

www.gobeyondthebeaches.com …
is the number one web site for visitors in Sarasota County, used by an average of 6,000 visitors a day. The SCVB is investing more than one million dollars annually in keyword search optimization, online media banner campaigns and traditional advertising to keep this web site in front of visitors. Travelers are going to our site to search for local events, attractions, restaurants, things to do, visitor services and places to stay. Listed below are some web opportunities available for our partners.

Listing and direct link for your business.
Banner advertising opportunities available throughout the site.
Promotion of local events on the calendar of events.
Seasonal promotions highlighted with splash pages.
Lodging, meeting, relocation and public relations leads available to partners.
Photographs and details about your business.

THE OFFICIAL SARASOTA COUNTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
The historic Chidsey Library building is the home to our visitor center, conveniently located on US 41 at the entrance to downtown Sarasota. The center is staffed by a team of volunteers eager to assist and share with our visitors where they can find a scrumptious dinner, amazing shopping, lodging and where to catch the best sunset on the west coast of Florida. The visitor center provides assistance to more than 100,000 visitors annually. Gain exposure for your business by providing the SCVB with brochures to distribute to our visitors. Networking events and receptions held at the center give your business even more exposure. Additional advertising opportunities are available with photo displays and poster positions.

Testimonials

“Over the past 17 years we have followed the Sarasota County Visitors Bureau in their dedication, expertise, and vision in helping to further develop tourism throughout Sarasota County. We consider the SCVB an extension of our marketing team! They have helped us develop new programs and further promote our business to families from all over. What I like best about the Sarasota County Visitors Bureau is that our participation in the programs they offer provides us with direct results! And as a General Manager, I find working with them has truly provided a better insight on market trends and I am thankful for all that the SCVB and their volunteers do for us every week!” -Dawn M. Van Lanen, Tropical Shores Beach Resort

For Partnership Information Please Contact:

Ms. Bernie Gottschalk
Partnership Sales & Development
bgottschalk@sarasotafl.org
(941) 955-0991 ext. #113
(941) 302-3758